In assessing for an S4 heart sound with a stethoscope, the nurse would listen with the:

In assessing for an S4 heart sound with a stethoscope, the nurse would listen with the:

When assessing a patient, the nurse notes that the left femoral pulse as diminished, 1+/4+. What should the nurse do next?

A patient presents for evaluation of a cough. Which of the following anatomic regions can be responsible for a cough?

A 35-year-old stockbroker comes to your office, complaining of feeling tired and irritable. She also says she feels like nothing ever goes her way and that nothing good ever happens. When you ask her how long she has felt this way she laughs and says, "Since when have I not?" She relates that she has felt pessimistic about life in general since she was in high school. She denies any problems with sleep, appetite, or concentration, and states she hasn't thought about killing herself. She reports no recent illnesses or injuries. She is single. She smokes one pack of cigarettes a day, drinks occasionally, and hasn't taken any illegal drugs since college. Her mother suffers from depression and her father has high blood pressure. On examination her vital signs and physical examination are unremarkable. What mental health disorder best describes her symptoms?

G.R. is a 75-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with chest pain, palpitations, and appears pale and diaphoretic. As the history and physical are completed, the following problems emerge. Please label them first-, second-, or third-level priority problems. d. Acute chest pain with radiation to jaw